South Dakota's 4th legislative district

South Dakota's 4th
State Senate district

South Dakota's 4th legislative district is one of 35 districts in the South Dakota Legislature. Each district is represented by 1 senator and 2 representatives. In the Senate, it has been represented by Republican John Wiik since 2017. In the House, it has been represented by Republicans Stephanie Sauder since 2023 and Fred Deutsch since 2019.[1]

Geography

The district is located in northeastern South Dakota, containing Clark, Codington, Deuel, Grant, Hamlin, and Roberts county. The district completely surrounds the 5th district in Watertown.[2]

Recent election results

South Dakota legislators are elected to two-year terms, with each permitted to serve a maximum of four consecutive two-year terms.[3] Elections are held every even-numbered year.

State senate elections

Year Incumbent Party First
elected 		Result Candidates
2022 John Wiik Republican 2016 Incumbent re-elected.
2020 John Wiik Republican 2016 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY John Wiik (Republican) 82.6%
  • ▌ Daryl Root (Libertarian) 17.4%
2018 John Wiik Republican 2016 Incumbent re-elected.
  • ▌Green tickY John Wiik (Republican) 64.8%
  • ▌ Dennis Evenson (Democratic) 35.2%
2016 Jim Peterson Democratic 2004 Incumbent retired.
Republican gain.
2014 Jim Peterson Democratic 2004 Incumbent re-elected.

References

  1. ^ "John Wiik". Ballotpedia. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  2. ^ "LRC Maps". sdlegislature.gov. Retrieved October 21, 2023.
  3. ^ "Article III, § 6 of the South Dakota Constitution" (PDF). sdlegislature.gov. Retrieved October 21, 2023.